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Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… were used should be checked to ensure that it meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. People and pets should avoid direct contact with fire … etc.) to ensure it meets the water quality standards in Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. For more …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… occur within one week and last two weeks to 2 months. People with a weak immune system may experience an even … number of days to become infectious. People are infected by eating contaminated food or water. The parasite is not … Cyclospora infection. These outbreaks have been linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. High-risk foods …

E coli infection

… contamination. The strain of E. coli that most often makes people sick is Shiga-toxin producing E. coli . For ease, we … E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and … any fruits and vegetables with cold running water before eating them raw, even if they will be peeled or cut. Use a …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne … diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. In Canada, over 4 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year. What can I … wash fruits and vegetables under cool, running water before eating or cutting them, even if you plan to peel them. Use a …

Salmonellosis

… route. Bacteria are shed in the feces of infected people or animals and can infect other people through poor … foods sit for a long time at room temperature Be aware that eating the following foods will increase your risk of … other foods that are not cooked thoroughly Be aware that eating raw or undercooked sprouts can put you at risk of …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive early treatment, care and information to … as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am … your HIV status is important information in planning a healthy pregnancy. Both you and your partner should be …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… degenerative and fatal brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. … an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. The vCJD prion … supply. None of the reported cases of vCJD resulted from eating Canadian beef. How does a cow get BSE? The abnormal …

Listeriosis

… the feces of animals. Listeriosis is most often caused by eating contaminated foods. A variety of foods can contain or … baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most people exposed to Listeria do not experience any symptoms. … fridge at or below 4°C (40°F) Wash raw vegetables before eating Keep uncooked meats separate from vegetables and …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child healthy. All vaccines used in B.C. are approved by Health … must pass many safety tests before they are ever given to people. When a new vaccine is ready to be tested in people, …

Travel immunizations for adults

… Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces. You … of the liver with the hepatitis A virus. People get it by eating contaminated food or drinking water. One dose of …